Carl Crossman

I have always considered Thanksgiving as one of the best holidays there are. It’s always a treat to gather up the family and celebrate the things we have. I am always grateful for the time we are able to spend together with our loved ones. I think that family is important and it’s good to see them all again.

The food is another part of the holiday that I enjoy. We always have turkey and all the trimmings that go with it. I especially enjoy the pumpkin pie and cookies! I guess I will have to suspend my diet for a day or two, but I am sure it will be worth it!

Every once in a while, a situation comes up that makes us realize how lucky we are to live in modern times. One such situation came up for my friend Dan from the office. His car finally gave out and he needed a replacement fast. His financial situation wasn’t the best and so he needed to find someone that could help. That’s when he learned about a company called DriveTime. They take the extra steps needed to ensure that people who may have credit problems can get their loans approved.

Dan went to a site called drivetime.com where he was able to find a great deal on Used Cars. They have many makes and models to choose from and it’s easy to look them up. You can punch in the city where you want to find a car and they do the rest. Dan is a very busy man and so saving time is a priority with him.

Now that Dan has his brand new used car, his life is back to normal. His credit problems did not prevent him from getting the car he wanted and he is glad that he didn’t have to wait a long time to get it. Dan gives all the credit to Drive Time and tells everyone with a similar problem to try them out. I am just glad that he is back to work and things are back to normal!

There has been some debate lately over who will protect our oceans. A recent die off of nearly 8,000 birds off the coast of Washington state has renewed the debate. An alga appears to have caused the deaths. The algae may have been caused by run off waters that contain fertilizers and other chemicals.

As usual, back in Washington D.C., the senators and congress are trying to get their act together. So far, little has been done to put together some kind of oversight to protect the waters that we all depend on to live. I hope they will be able to put aside their differences and find a way to work together so that we can enjoy our oceans.

As I was checking out the results from yesterday’s election, I couldn’t help but think that a change is in the air. It seems that the Republicans are making a comeback and the Democrats are not doing so well. The Republicans are very happy about two of the races that were held yesterday.

The Republicans scored a major victory by getting Virginia governor and New Jersey Governor wins. The impact of President Barrack Obama has waned and Republicans are celebrating the results. I think we will all have to adjust to the new changes and see where they go.